In this Today’s Conveyancer Podcast David Opie is joined by Cashroom’s Chris and Steven O’Day, CEO and Head of Technology respectively and Tom Lyes, Head of Legal at Armalytix. The discussion centres on the opportunity presented by open banking in reducing the risk of fraud across the conveyancing transaction, from initial onboarding through to completion […]Read More
The Today’s Conveyancer podcast is joined by experienced HR Director Dan Creed to discuss culture, home and hybrid working, and employment in the “new normal.” With a background in fast growing retail, automotive, hospitality and technology businesses, Dan brings huge experience to his role as HR Director at tmgroup. Dan discusses the challenges of being […]Read More
In this Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by Peter Ambrose, Managing Director at The Partnership based in Guildford. Peter talks about his experience as a non-lawyer leading a law firm, and how his background in technology in the UK and America has led to him adopting a “technology first” approach at The Partnership. […]Read More
I enjoyed watching the last two series of The Split on BBC1; so much so that I have binge watched the last two series and the latest series over the Easter weekend. Hooray for iPlayer!! And for those of us solicitors who have been watching it , no doubt we have been channelling our inner […]Read More
The Today’s Conveyancer Podcast: how Unique Property Reference Numbers can speed up conveyancing – click HERE to listen to the episode UPRNs, or Unique Property Reference Numbers, have the potential to increase surety and speed up the conveyancing process, according to the guests on this Today’s Conveyancer podcast. David Opie is joined by Nick Chapallaz […]Read More
The four-day working week is growing in popularity across a range of sectors and is gaining traction in the legal sector as firms adapt to the changing employment landscape, largely influenced by the flexible working approach demanded by the COVID-19 global pandemic. In this Today’s Conveyancer podcast, David Opie is joined by the heads of […]Read More
Learning the lessons from Australia – how will PEXA approach
In this episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by PEXA UK Chief Executive James Bawa and Heather Crichton, General Manager Industry Readiness. James and Heather discuss the impending launch of PEXA in the UK and the lessons learned in Australia that they bring with them to help facilitate a more streamlined […]Read More
In this latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by AML expert Amy Bell to discuss what conveyancers need to know about the rising response to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, particularly as more and more sanctions are placed on Russian individuals. Amy, who is a Director at Teal Legal and a member of The Law […]Read More
The British Conveyancing Awards, sponsored by Dye & Durham, are just 36 hours away and you can join in the celebrations via the live stream. Tickets for the in-person ceremony, which is being held at Church House in London, are now sold out, but you can still join in and celebrate the cream of the […]Read More
How do we solve the home-moving conundrum? Property industry veteran and co-founder of ProperPR Russell Quirk joins David Opie in discussion about the state of the home moving process. In typically robust fashion, Russell challenges the conversation about the current state of play, placing the consumer at the heart of his message. “(Through my involvement […]Read More
There are just 8 days to go until The British Conveyancing Awards 2022, sponsored by Dye & Durham. Voting for the two final categories has now closed with over 2500 votes cast. Both the Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion, sponsored by Move Reports, and Conveyancing Firm of the Year – National, sponsored by Groundsure, have seen […]Read More
In this latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by Simon McCrum, ex-Managing Partner of Darbys prior to it’s sale to Knights in 2016 and now a consultant for law firms. Simon brings his own experience running departments and law firms to his consultancy McCrum and Co. Through working with law firms he encourages […]Read More
Women in Residential Property is a pan profession membership group for women working throughout the residential property industry. Through regular virtual and in-person events the group keeps its member updated with important updates and discussions on topics across the residential property sector. In this latest panel discussion, on what is probably the most important topic […]Read More
The Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers have issued reminders to be aware of dealing with those on sanctions lists and conveyancers’ responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations. The move comes as the UK imposes further sanctions on Russia and individuals in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. A new message […]Read More
Voting is open for conveyancers up and down the country to recognise the individuals and firms shortlisted at the British Conveyancing Awards, sponsored by Dye & Durham. Over 1000 votes have been cast so far with a week left until voting closes. This year’s awards introduces two industry-voted categories: Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion, sponsored by […]Read More
There is still a discourse on LinkedIn about the relationship between solicitors and estate agents. It is a difficult relationship because although both want the same outcome, we start the journey to the finish line at different times and have different roles. But I think that it is important that estate agents appreciate that conveyancing […]Read More
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s launch of the “Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion” public vote, today sees the “Conveyancing Firm of the Year – National” category, sponsored by Groundsure, shortlist revealed. Introduced for the 2022 British Conveyancing Awards ceremony, “Conveyancing Firm of the Year – National” has sought to recognise the firms coalface conveyancers consider […]Read More
The public vote for the “Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion”, sponsored by Move Reports, is now open. The category is one of a number of new categories at this year’s British Conveyancing Awards, sponsored by Dye & Durham, and is one of two awards which will be entirely nominated and voted for by you, the conveyancing […]Read More
In this latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie speaks to conveyancing industry personality Eddie Goldsmith. Eddie has just launched a new service aimed at better engaging home movers in their transaction; reducing the admin for conveyancers and speeding up the transaction. 40 years in the making, YouConvey is currently being piloted with Eddie commenting “Over […]Read More
You might spot something different about this morning’s newsletter… Today’s Conveyancer has had a makeover! The website and newsletter has been redesigned and launched this morning. Today’s Conveyancer has been a mainstay of the conveyancing market for over 10 years. Launched in 2010 it has provided daily news and industry insight to its growing readership […]Read More